Aug 05 Watch 9:10 Why the White House is pushing for more electric vehicles on the road Gasoline-powered vehicles are the biggest source of emissions from the U.S., accounting for more than a quarter of emissions. But Thursday, President Biden laid out new rules, agreements and timelines to try to cut that percentage down significantly. Fred Krupp,… Continue watching
Aug 05 Watch 5:15 Breaking down the infrastructure bill’s impact on climate change The current infrastructure bill includes $150 billion for clean energy and climate change protections. Tens of billions would also be utilized to fight extreme weather like drought, wildfire, flooding and erosion, with a host of smaller programs like low-emission busses,… Continue watching
Aug 05 Watch 6:41 Remembering Richard Trumka, a giant in the world of labor and unions By Paul Solman, Judy Woodruff, Lorna Baldwin Richard Trumka, who was at the helm of the nation's largest labor federation, the AFL-CIO, for more than two decades, died on Thursday. Paul Solman reports, and Robert Reich, former secretary of labor under the Clinton administration, joins Judy Woodruff… Continue watching
Aug 05 Watch 7:56 Nationwide restrictions on ballot box access raise alarms for democracy advocates By PBS NewsHour Democrats in Washington have so far been unsuccessful in their push for federal election reform, and meanwhile, some Republican state lawmakers are passing their own, more restrictive voting laws. Rev. William Barber, co-chair of the Poor People's Campaign, and Democratic… Continue watching
Aug 05 Schools sue and mayor defies Arkansas mask mandate ban By Andrew DeMillo, Associated Press Arkansas' ban on mask mandates faces a new legal challenge and defiance from the mayor of the state capital as the state's coronavirus cases continue to spiral. Continue reading
Aug 05 WATCH: U.S. to probe Phoenix police over excessive force allegations By Michael Balsamo, Bob Christie, Associated Press Earlier this year, the Justice Department announced it was opening similar investigation into police forces in Minneapolis, after the death of George Floyd, and in Louisville, Kentucky, after the death of Breonna Taylor. Continue reading
Aug 05 Apple to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child abuse By Barbara Ortutay, Frank Bajak, Associated Press Apple is planning to scan U.S. iPhones for images of child abuse, drawing applause from child protection groups but raising concern among some security researchers that the system could be used to surveil citizens. Continue reading
Aug 05 Thousands of Floridians hospitalized with COVID-19, as governor rejects CDC recommendations By Kelli Kennedy, Associated Press Across Florida, more than 12,000 patients were hospitalized with COVID-19 on Wednesday, and nearly 2,500 of them were in ICU beds. Continue reading
Aug 05 WATCH: White House COVID Response Team holds news briefing By Associated Press Foreign nationals traveling to the United States "may need to have some type of a vaccine requirement," Jeff Zients, White House Coronavirus coordinator said during a COVID briefing Thursday. Continue reading
Aug 05 Fast-moving wildfire decimates Northern California town By Noah Berger, Associated Press A 3-week-old wildfire engulfed Greenville, California, leaving much of its downtown in ashes, while a new wind-whipped blaze also destroyed homes as crews braced for another explosive run of flames in the midst of dangerous weather. Continue reading